ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77706

Part of Beaumont, TX

Pop. 30,393·Jefferson County·471st most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,419/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$513

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ZIP 77706 · $1,419

More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$970

1 BR

$980

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR+

$1,880

Research median

$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77706 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77706 changed +2.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,185) is $1,830 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,570); a 4-bedroom is $1,880.

Rank in Beaumont

5th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Beaumont.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77703, 4 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,237/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77706. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,028/yr

At $1,419/mo median

Location

CityBeaumont

StateTX

CountyJefferson County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77706 (Beaumont, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,393

Median income

$73,185

Median age

38.7

Renters

41.7%

Age distribution

22.7%

23.7%

24.1%

19.8%

Under 1822.7%

18–3423.7%

35–5424.1%

55–649.8%

65+19.8%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

54.6%

25.6%

13.2%

White54.6%

Black25.6%

Hispanic13.2%

Asian3.7%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

21.2%

30.2%

43.7%

No HS diploma4.9%

HS diploma21.2%

Some college30.2%

Bachelor's+43.7%

Housing tenure

58.3%

41.7%

Owner58.3%

Renter41.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 77706 in Beaumont, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,182 → $1,419

up 20.1%

Income

$66,829 → $73,185

up 9.5%

Population

29,195 → 30,393

up 4.1%

Renter share

42.8% → 41.7%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

45.7% → 43.7%

-2.0 pts

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 77706 in Beaumont, TX has increased by $237 per month, settling near $1,419 after starting the period at $1,182. Census figures show median household income at $73,185 today, compared with $66,829 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,195 to 30,393 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 45.7% to 43.7%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77706 covers Beaumont, TX. The median rent here is $1,419/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($73,185/yr), ZIP 77706 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77706?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,419/mo in ZIP 77706. The local median household income is $73,185/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77706?

Rent in ZIP 77706 has risen 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 77706 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77706 is one of the more affordable among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #471 of 693 at $1,419/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77706 changed +2.4%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.